How are Planets Named?

Name: How are Planets Named?
ISBN: 9781541949294

by Baby Professor

Baby Professor Series of 21

Ages 6–10

For the inquisitive child who looks at the night sky and wonders why Mars is red or how the giant Jupiter got its name.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child starts asking those big why questions about the universe during a stargazing session or a trip to the local planetarium. It is the perfect tool for a child who has mastered the names of the planets but is now curious about the human history and ancient myths that gave these celestial bodies their identities. By blending astronomy with a touch of Roman and Greek mythology, the book explains how astronomers throughout history decided on names like Mars and Venus. It is an excellent choice for building vocabulary and connecting science to history. This accessible guide satisfies natural curiosity while instilling a sense of pride as children master complex naming conventions, making it a staple for any young space enthusiast's library.

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What Parents Should Know

Cultural Content GapMild

Focuses primarily on Western/Graeco-Roman naming traditions rather than global astronomy.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and scientific in its approach to astronomy, though it references ancient polytheistic mythologies as the source of names. There are no sensitive topics or heavy themes.

Ideal Reader

An 8-year-old who loves collecting facts and needs a bridge between their love of Rick Riordan's mythological worlds and their science curriculum at school.